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At a Glance
- Meaning
- My God is Yahweh
- Origin
- Greek/Latin (New Testament form of Hebrew Elijah)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ih-LY-us
Elias is a boy's name with a classic, timeless feel, currently ranked #25 in the U.S. It's the Greek/Latin New Testament form of the Hebrew name Elijah, and it carries the meaning "my God is Yahweh." It's pronounced ih-LY-us.
Meaning & Origin of Elias
Meaning: My God is Yahweh.
Origin: Greek/Latin (New Testament form of Hebrew Elijah).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Elias
ih-LY-usIPA /ɪˈlaɪəs/
Popularity of Elias
Elias sits at its all-time peak rank of #25 in 2024, with 7,653 babies given the name that year, based on Social Security data going back to 1880.
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FAQ
What does the name Elias mean?
My God is Yahweh. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Elias?
Elias is pronounced ih-LY-us (IPA: /ɪˈlaɪəs/).
Is Elias a popular name right now?
Elias is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #25 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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